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Major Bill Donahue

February 20, 2024

Marine Corps

Remembering the life of Major Bill Donahue USMC (Ret.)

Major Bill Donahue, a brave and selfless U.S. Marine who served his country with honor during the Vietnam War, and later went on to become a … [Read more...] about Remembering the life of Major Bill Donahue USMC (Ret.)

staff sergeant michael bloch marine raider on deployment

<img width="610" height="344" src="jpg/img_14518531.jpg" class="cat-feat-img wp-post-image" alt="staff sergeant michael bloch marine raider on deployment" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.uap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_1451.jpg?resize=610%2C344&ssl=1 610w, https://i0.wp.com/www.uap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_1451.jpg?zoom=2&resize=610%2C344&ssl=1 1220w, https://i0.wp.com/www.uap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_1451.jpg?zoom=3&resize=610%2C344&ssl=1 1830w" sizes="(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px" data-attachment-id="2221" data-permalink="https://www.uap.org/case/michael-bloch-marine-raider/img_1451/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.uap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_1451.jpg?fit=2048%2C1536&ssl=1" data-orig-size="2048,1536" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"1387815220","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="michael bloch in uniform" data-image-description="<p>staff sergeant michael bloch marine raider on deployment</p> " data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.uap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_1451.jpg?fit=300%2C225&ssl=1" data-large-file="jpg/img_14512e39.jpg" />

December 8, 2023

Defense News

Is Michael Bloch being denied a speedy trial?

EDITOR'S NOTE (Dec 12, 2023): Following the most recent court hearing for Michael Bloch on December 7th, we have learned that Assistant … [Read more...] about Is Michael Bloch being denied a speedy trial?

michael bloch and family

August 31, 2023

Marine Corps

District Attorney upset as Michael Bloch defense team files urgent motion in pending trial

UPDATE 9/5/2023 -- An Onslow County, NC judge decided to dismiss the motion described below, meaning that the state prosecutors got their wish … [Read more...] about District Attorney upset as Michael Bloch defense team files urgent motion in pending trial

Chief Eric Gilmet

<img width="610" height="344" src="jpg/gilmet-wainscott-e16911641058948531.jpg" class="cat-feat-img wp-post-image" alt="Chief Eric Gilmet" decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-attachment-id="2322" data-permalink="https://www.uap.org/post/final-decision-top-military-court-rules-that-chief-eric-gilmet-charges-are-again-dismissed-with-prejudice/gilmet-wainscott/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.uap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Gilmet-Wainscott-e1691164105894.jpg?fit=1021%2C724&ssl=1" data-orig-size="1021,724" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Gilmet-Wainscott" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="<p>Chief Eric Gilmet (Photo credit: Lloyd Wainscott Photography)</p> " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.uap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Gilmet-Wainscott-e1691164105894.jpg?fit=300%2C213&ssl=1" data-large-file="jpg/gilmet-wainscott-e16911641058945eab.jpg" />

August 4, 2023

Defense News

Final decision: Top military court rules that Chief Eric Gilmet charges are again dismissed with prejudice

On August 15, 2022, the Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals (NMCCA) overturned the trial judge’s original dismissal of Chief Eric … [Read more...] about Final decision: Top military court rules that Chief Eric Gilmet charges are again dismissed with prejudice

michael bloch

August 4, 2023

Marine Corps

District Attorney for Michael Bloch case picks 9/11 trial date, ignores requests from concerned callers

Each year, the 9/11 anniversary is a somber and revered day in our Nation’s history, but a North Carolina District Attorney (DA), Ernie Lee, … [Read more...] about District Attorney for Michael Bloch case picks 9/11 trial date, ignores requests from concerned callers

marsoc 3 cartoon

<img width="610" height="344" src="jpg/uapfinalcolorart2-scaled8531.jpg" class="cat-feat-img wp-post-image" alt="marsoc 3 cartoon" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.uap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/UAPFinalColorart2-scaled.jpg?resize=610%2C344&ssl=1 610w, https://i0.wp.com/www.uap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/UAPFinalColorart2-scaled.jpg?zoom=2&resize=610%2C344&ssl=1 1220w, https://i0.wp.com/www.uap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/UAPFinalColorart2-scaled.jpg?zoom=3&resize=610%2C344&ssl=1 1830w" sizes="(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px" data-attachment-id="2327" data-permalink="https://www.uap.org/post/board-determines-2-raiders-will-retire-honorably-unless-marine-general-overturns/uapfinalcolorart2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.uap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/UAPFinalColorart2-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1864&ssl=1" data-orig-size="2560,1864" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="UAPFinalColorart2" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="<p>Cartoon created by Bob Lang.</p> " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.uap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/UAPFinalColorart2-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C218&ssl=1" data-large-file="jpg/uapfinalcolorart2-scaled2ed8.jpg" />

August 1, 2023

Marine Corps

Board determines 2 Raiders will retire honorably unless Marine General overturns

On 1 August 2023 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Marine Gunnery Sergeants Danny Draher and Josh Negron went before a board of inquiry (BOI) … [Read more...] about Board determines 2 Raiders will retire honorably unless Marine General overturns

steven smiley cartoon

July 31, 2023

Marine Corps

Steven Smiley: Not guilty of negligent homicide, guilty of felony ‘name calling’

Editor's note: According to attorney Colby Vokey (USMC-ret.), as part of a post-trial agreement, the Commanding General at Marine Corps Recruit … [Read more...] about Steven Smiley: Not guilty of negligent homicide, guilty of felony ‘name calling’

steven smiley with family

July 28, 2023

Marine Corps

Task & Purpose: Parris Island drill instructor found not guilty of Marine’s death during Crucible

By Jeff Schogol | Published Jul 28, 2023 6:14 PM EDT A drill instructor has been found not guilty of negligent homicide and most other … [Read more...] about Task & Purpose: Parris Island drill instructor found not guilty of Marine’s death during Crucible

marsoc 3

July 13, 2023

Marine Corps

Support the MARSOC 3: Send this letter to your members of Congress

On Tuesday 17 Jan 2023, Gunnery Sergeant Negron and Gunnery Sergeant Draher were co-tried in a General Court Martial at the main courthouse at … [Read more...] about Support the MARSOC 3: Send this letter to your members of Congress

UAP wrongful conviction

July 11, 2023

Defense News

What is a wrongful conviction? Here are the top examples

The Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) was created in 1950 with the intent of allowing commanders to ensure good order and discipline … [Read more...] about What is a wrongful conviction? Here are the top examples

robert bales

July 7, 2023

Army

New podcast series ‘The War Within’ gives detailed account of Robert Bales case

In 2012, U.S Army Staff Sergeant Robert “Bob” Bales conducted, what he believed to be, a pre-emptive strike against Taliban fighters who had … [Read more...] about New podcast series ‘The War Within’ gives detailed account of Robert Bales case

major james capers

July 5, 2023

Marine Corps

Major James Capers’ memoir named to USMC Commandant’s Reading List

The Marine Corps Commandant's Professional Reading Program (CPRP) is reviewed bi-annually to ensure it remains relevant, current, and promotes … [Read more...] about Major James Capers’ memoir named to USMC Commandant’s Reading List

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Major Bill Donahue

February 20, 2024

Marine Corps

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staff sergeant michael bloch marine raider on deployment

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December 8, 2023

Defense News

Is Michael Bloch being denied a speedy trial?

EDITOR'S NOTE (Dec 12, 2023): Following the most recent court hearing for Michael Bloch on December 7th, we have learned that Assistant Distric …

Chief Eric Gilmet

<img width="610" height="344" src="jpg/gilmet-wainscott-e16911641058948531.jpg" class="cat-feat-img wp-post-image" alt="Chief Eric Gilmet" decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-attachment-id="2322" data-permalink="https://www.uap.org/post/final-decision-top-military-court-rules-that-chief-eric-gilmet-charges-are-again-dismissed-with-prejudice/gilmet-wainscott/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.uap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Gilmet-Wainscott-e1691164105894.jpg?fit=1021%2C724&ssl=1" data-orig-size="1021,724" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Gilmet-Wainscott" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="<p>Chief Eric Gilmet (Photo credit: Lloyd Wainscott Photography)</p> " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.uap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Gilmet-Wainscott-e1691164105894.jpg?fit=300%2C213&ssl=1" data-large-file="jpg/gilmet-wainscott-e16911641058945eab.jpg" />

August 4, 2023

Defense News

Final decision: Top military court rules that Chief Eric Gilmet charges are again dismissed with prejudice

On August 15, 2022, the Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals (NMCCA) overturned the trial judge’s original dismissal of Chief Eric Gil …

marsoc 3 cartoon

<img width="610" height="344" src="jpg/uapfinalcolorart2-scaled8531.jpg" class="cat-feat-img wp-post-image" alt="marsoc 3 cartoon" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.uap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/UAPFinalColorart2-scaled.jpg?resize=610%2C344&ssl=1 610w, https://i0.wp.com/www.uap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/UAPFinalColorart2-scaled.jpg?zoom=2&resize=610%2C344&ssl=1 1220w, https://i0.wp.com/www.uap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/UAPFinalColorart2-scaled.jpg?zoom=3&resize=610%2C344&ssl=1 1830w" sizes="(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px" data-attachment-id="2327" data-permalink="https://www.uap.org/post/board-determines-2-raiders-will-retire-honorably-unless-marine-general-overturns/uapfinalcolorart2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.uap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/UAPFinalColorart2-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1864&ssl=1" data-orig-size="2560,1864" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="UAPFinalColorart2" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="<p>Cartoon created by Bob Lang.</p> " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.uap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/UAPFinalColorart2-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C218&ssl=1" data-large-file="jpg/uapfinalcolorart2-scaled2ed8.jpg" />

August 1, 2023

Marine Corps

Board determines 2 Raiders will retire honorably unless Marine General overturns

On 1 August 2023 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Marine Gunnery Sergeants Danny Draher and Josh Negron went before a board of inquiry (BOI) th …